Ai Tate no Katasumi-jinja, a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the deity Amaterasu, the sun goddess and the most sacred of all Japanese deities. The shrine's name roughly translates to 'Shrine for the Heart of the Sky'.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu
- Coordinates
- 35.9736094, 139.8093993
Visitor tip
To make the most of your visit, try to arrive during sunrise or sunset when the golden light illuminates the shrine's structures.
Cultural notes
Ai Tate no Katasumi-jinja is one of Japan's oldest shrines, with a history dating back over 1,000 years. According to legend, it was built by Emperor Keikō in 690 AD. The shrine is also famous for its unique architecture and beautiful gardens.